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Game sharing is coming to Switch thanks to Virtual Game Cards

Nintendo has brought a new feature to Nintendo Switch that will let you share digital games between consoles.
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We just got some juicy new Pokémon Legends: Z-A details

While Nintendo only provided a release window, we got some new information on Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
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Rhythm Heaven Groove brings a cult classic series to Switch next year

Time to practice your timing because Rhythm Heaven Groove is coming to the Nintendo Switch.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond gets a big new trailer, but no release date

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond got a major showing at the Nintendo Direct, but sadly no release date.
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Everything announced at the March 2025 Nintendo Direct

We're doing a live recap of everything announced during the March 2025 Nintendo Direct focused solely on Nintendo Switch.
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A surprise Nintendo Direct is coming tomorrow, but don’t expect Switch 2 news

Nintendo has announced a surprise Direct for March 27, but you shouldn't expect any news on the upcoming Switch 2.
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The best Nintendo Switch games for kids

Nintendo has worked for years to be an all-ages console, and they've been largely successful. Here are a few of the best video games on the Switch for kids.
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Before the Switch 2 Direct, let’s revisit Nintendo’s 2017 Switch reveal one last time

It’s almost time. After a tease of an initial reveal back in January, the wait for firm details on the is finally coming to an end. Come , we’ll likely know the system’s specs, price, release date, and its launch games. It’s a moment players have been anticipating for years and something that’s sure to […]
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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a jack of all trades that actually can do it all

Guardians of Azuma's brand-new setting gives Rune Factory the chance to improve the familiar formula without changing the game entirely.
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The best Zelda spinoff games

There are more ways to explore Hyrule than the mainline 3D and 2D adventures. These are the best Zelda spinoff games that completely change up the formula.
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The best indie games on Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch has plenty of great AAA games, but it has slowly become a powerhouse platform for indies. Here are the best indie games currently available.
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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Review: this Wii U classic is a survivor

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition stuns thanks to a grand sense of scale that puts equal emphasis on the big and small aspects of its world.
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The best Mario spinoff games

Mario is best known for his platformers, but the plumber isn't afraid to branch out into other genres. These are our picks for the best Mario spinoff games.
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Mario is still cool 40 years later, and Meghan Trainor knows why

Mario has an unlikely pal in Meghan Trainor for Mario Day, who shares why the character is still cool to kids.
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Nintendo Switch 2 FCC filings suggest Amiibos are here to stay

Recent FCC filings give us a better idea of what to expect from the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, including Wi-Fi 6 and NFC support.
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These affordable Nintendo Switch controllers are down to $26

The YUOY Switch Controllers more affordable than the official Joy-Con controllers of the Nintendo Switch, and their price is $24 lower right now from Walmart.
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In the Switch’s final days, Nintendo finally gets serious about eShop moderation

The Nintendo eShop has never been the most user-friendly, but the recent disappearance of a spate of adult-oriented games suggests moderation might improve.
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The hardest levels in video game history

Even an easy game can have a difficult level that stops players in their tracks. These are the most notoriously difficult video game levels we've ever played.
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Nintendo wants fans to race one million laps in Mario Kart 8

Between March 7 and March 17, Nintendo invites fans to race a cumulative total of one million laps in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
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The best Triumphant Light cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket

If you're looking for the strongest cards to add to your decks from the latest set in Pokémon TCG Pocket, here are the best cards from Triumphant Light.
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The best Nintendo launch games, ranked

A console's launch lineup sets the tone for the entire generation. Nintendo systems tend to have some of the best games at launch, so we've ranked them all.
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Finally, a good vampire video game to sink your teeth into

Narrative RPG Cabernet let's players decide what kind of vampire to be in a town full of potential friends and victims.
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The best free Nintendo Switch games

We've rounded up the top free-to-play games on Nintendo Switch, from Switch Online exclusives like Tetris 99 and Pac-Man 99 to third-party hits like Fortnite.
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The best sports games on Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch has built up a sizeable roster of sports games. From baseball and tennis to football and golf, here are some of the best sports games on Switch.
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The best RPGs for the Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch has amassed a wealth of great role-playing games, from Pokémon to the Legend of Zelda series. Here are the best RPGs on Switch right now.
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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition doesn’t mess with what already works

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition acts as a great entry point for anybody who's been too intimidated to try the series before.
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Nintendo is doing away with Gold Points after March 24

The Gold Points aspect of the My Nintendo Rewards Program is shutting down after March 24 with next to no explanation.
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The best Roguelike games on Switch

The run-based nature of roguelikes makes it the perfect genre for quick play sessions on the Switch. These are the best games in the genre on Nintendo's system.
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The best Metroidvania games on Switch

The formula of exploration and combat that Metroidvania games deliver work perfectly on the Switch, which is why there are so many. These are the best ones.
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The best puzzle games on Switch

The Nintendo Switch is a natural home for puzzle games since you can easily take them on the go. Here are the best Switch puzzle games you can play right now.
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The hardest video games of all time

Most games let you choose how difficult the experience is, but not all. Some games are so brutal that they go down in history as the hardest games of all time.
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Worst video game controllers of all time

A game console's controller is your gateway into the games themselves, but they haven't always been good. These are the worst controllers in gaming history.
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One of 2024’s most overlooked games just came to consoles. Don’t miss it twice

2024 hidden gem Momodora: Moonlit Farewell just came to consoles, and it's a stylish Metroidvania worth checking out.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct is coming in early April

Nintendo will hold its official Switch 2 Direct on April 2. The company says it will reveal more about the console and its games at that time.